Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

Zyxel PLA401V4 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) vs Zyxel PLA5206 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White

23specifications compared
13differ
10identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum data transfer rate
- PLA401V4 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):200 Mbit/s
- PLA5206 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White:1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type
- PLA401V4 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):Fast Ethernet
- PLA5206 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White:Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates
- PLA401V4 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):10,100 Mbit/s
- PLA5206 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Certification
- PLA401V4 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):FCC, CE
- PLA5206 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White:Safety: CE-LVD EMC: CE, FCC
Operating temperature (T-T)
- PLA401V4 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):0 - 45 °C
- PLA5206 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White:0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
- PLA401V4 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):20 - 70 °C
- PLA5206 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White:-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- PLA401V4 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):20 - 90%
- PLA5206 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White:10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
- PLA401V4 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):20 - 95%
- PLA5206 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White:10 - 95%

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Comparison of PLA401V4, PLA5206
38 specifications	A Zyxel PLA401V4 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) Model PLA401V4 View product	B Zyxel PLA5206 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White Model PLA5206 View product
Performance3 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	200 Mbit/s	1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffers	Fast Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 1901
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 m
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ModulationKnown for one	1024-QAM, 16-QAM, 256-QAM, 64-QAM, BPSK, OFDM, QPSK, ROBO	Unknown — not stated by the source
Encryption buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffers	Yes	Activity, Link, Network, Power
CertificationDiffers	FCC, CE	Safety: CE-LVD EMC: CE, FCC
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 45 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	20 - 70 °C	-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	20 - 90%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	20 - 95%	10 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	71 mm	61 mm
DepthDiffers	65 mm	93 mm
HeightDiffers	95 mm	32 mm
WeightDiffers	160 g	100 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	151 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	176 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	360 g
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	2 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	LAN (RJ-45)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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